Gambia: Police Clarify Incident Leading to Arrest of Aisha Gambia

Manjai Police Station received Aisha Chorr, popularly known as Aisha Gambia on TikTok, along with personnel from the Medicine Control Agency (MCA) at the charge office on… Read more »

Gambia: Gambia Launches State of World Population Report 2024

The Gambia National Population Commission Secretariat under the office of the Vice President on Thursday launched the State of World Population Report 2024. Read more »

Gambia: Fertilizer Largesse to Gambian Farmers!

It is a well-established fact that the country is blessed with abundant arable land that supports crop cultivation. Being a major player in the country's development endeavour, any… Read more »

Gambia: Police Continue to Investigate Shooting Incident At Wellingara Lower Basic School

Police have continued their investigation into the shooting incident that occurred at Wellingara Lower Basic School on July 8, 2024. Read more »

Gambia: Govt Rebuts Claims of Barrow Communicating With Ex-President Jammeh

The Gambian government has refuted claims that President Adama Barrow has communicated with former President Yahya Jammeh, who is currently in exile. Read more »

Senegal: 60% of Senegal's Pilgrims Tested Positive With Covid-19

Despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Senegalese pilgrims returning from Mecca faced a more immediate threat this year: a severe heat wave. The Saudi government allocated 12,860… Read more »

Gambia: Govt Owns Over 600 Buildings

Matar Ceesay, permanent secretary at the Ministry of Transport, Works and Infrastructure, has informed that the government has over 600 buildings and facilities across the country. Read more »

Gambia: Police Investigate 'Mysterious Deaths' Allegedly Linked to 'Kush'

The Kotu Police are investigating the death of 26-year-old Aja Majula Hydara from Latrikunda German, following an incident at Dune Night Club in Palma Rima on Friday, June 21,… Read more »

Gambia: Health Ministry Reports Cases of Diarrhoea With Blood

The Ministry of Health has said that it has noted a recent increase in cases of diarrhea with blood in the country. Read more »

Gambia: New NAWEC MD Says Power Cuts Will End in 2 Years

Galo Saidy, the managing director of the National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC), has expressed his vision for the institution, saying he wants it be one of the best… Read more »

Gambia: Rotary Club of Brusubi Inaugurates New Executive, Inducts New Members

The Rotary Club of Brusubi on Saturday 22 June 2024 inaugurated a new executive and inducted five new members into the club in a ceremony held at a local hotel in Kololi. Read more »

Gambia: Justice Jaiteh Overrules Defence's Application On Ammunition Report

Justice E. Jaiteh of the High Court on Monday 10 June overruled Defence Counsel L.J. Darboe and Counsel O. Sillah's application to reject the ammunition report sought to be… Read more »

Gambia: Nyp Urges Govt to Improve Access to Quality Education, Healthcare Services

The National Youth Parliament (NYP) has called on government to improve access to quality education and healthcare services, particularly in rural areas and to empower young people… Read more »

Gambia: Moherst Deploys Nigerian Technical Aid Corps to Uset

The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST), on Monday deployed 11 volunteers of the Technical Aid Corps of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (NTACs)… Read more »

Gambia: Govt Appoints New Governors, Deputies

Acting under Section 123 (1) of the Local Government (Amendment) Act, 2006, His Excellency, President Adama Barrow has effective immediately, appointed the following Government… Read more »

Gambia: Breaking the Silence - Binti Celebrates Menstrual Health Day in Gambia

Binti Period Gambia recently joined the global community in celebrating Menstrual Health Day. The theme for this year's celebration was "Together for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld." Read more »

Gambia: UNFPA Country Rep Urges Gambia to Refuse FGM/C

Ndey Rose Sarr, UNFPA country representative to The Gambia, has said that Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting is a harmful and a human rights violation. She added that it is also a… Read more »

Gambia: Gambia Inaugurates First-Ever Lighting Testing Lab

In a bid to enhance the penetration of energy efficient light bulbs in the country, the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy and The Gambia Standards Bureau (TGSB) with support from… Read more »

Gambia: Police Investigate Alleged Murder Case At Tujereng

The police in Tujereng are currently investigating the alleged murder of Alieu Ceesay, a 20-year-old driver from Brikama, which occurred in Tujereng on Sunday, June 2, 2024. Read more »

Gambia: UDP's Ebrima Dibba Under Police Investigation

The police have confirmed that Ebrima Dibba, a prominent member of the opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) is currently under investigation following his arrest last week. Read more »

Gambia: GSCC, GWCC Launch Banjul Int'l Trade Fair

The Gambia Start-up Chamber of Commerce (GSCC) in partnership with the Gambia Women's Chamber of Commerce (GWCC) on Thursday officially launched the first edition of the Banjul… Read more »

Seychelles: Coach Mckinstry Announces Squad Ahead of Seychelles, Gabon Scuffles

Head coach of T he Gambia senior national team, Jonathan Mckinstry, has announced his 24-man squad ahead of his side's 2026 World Cup qualifier matches against Seychelles and Gabon… Read more »

Gambia: Tallinding North Councillor Donates 500 School Bags, 100 Hospital Beds

Tallinding North Ward Councilor, Honorable Babucarr Mansally through support from Ser Humano in Spain recently donated 500 school bags, 100 hospital beds, books, pens, cloves,… Read more »

Gambia: Musa Joof Fires Gunjur Utd to Victory Over Hart FC in 2nd Division

Prolific striker Musa Joof has fired Gunjur United to a slender win over Hart FC in the 2023-2024 Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Division Two League campaign. Read more »

Gambia: ACHPR, Partners Discuss Proposed Repeal of FGM Law in Gambia

The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR) in collaboration with the Special Rapporteur on Harmful Practices of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and… Read more »